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amended

 

[ əˈmɛndɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal

Make minor changes in (a text) in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more up-to-date.

Synonyms

adjust, alter, modify, revise

Examples of usage

  • He agreed to amend the document as requested by the lawyer.
  • The contract was amended to include the new terms.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

Improve or alter (a text) by making changes to it.

Synonyms

adjust, correct, enhance, improve

Examples of usage

  • He amended the article to address the feedback from the reviewers.
  • She amended her speech after receiving new information.

Translations

Translations of the word "amended" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emendado

🇮🇳 संशोधित

🇩🇪 geändert

🇮🇩 diubah

🇺🇦 виправлений

🇵🇱 zmieniony

🇯🇵 修正された

🇫🇷 amendé

🇪🇸 enmendado

🇹🇷 değiştirilmiş

🇰🇷 수정된

🇸🇦 معدل

🇨🇿 upravený

🇸🇰 upravený

🇨🇳 修订的

🇸🇮 spremenjen

🇮🇸 breytt

🇰🇿 түзетілген

🇬🇪 შესწორებული

🇦🇿 dəyişdirilmiş

🇲🇽 enmendado

Etymology

The word 'amended' comes from the Latin word 'emendare', meaning 'to free from fault' or 'to correct'. The concept of amending documents or texts has been present in legal and formal contexts for centuries, as a way to ensure accuracy, fairness, and relevance. The practice of amending laws, contracts, or writings is essential in maintaining clarity and integrity in various fields.

See also: amend, amendable, amending, amendment, amendments, amends.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,098, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.